Like dozens of other major leaguers, he’d been away from the game since 1942 but with World War II over, Joe DiMaggio was back in pinstripes and back in the New York Yankees lineup as the 1946 season opened. Now, the jersey that he was wearing during the team’s home opener about to hit the auction block. Heritage Auctions is offering the white home flannel jersey, with … [Read more...] about 1946 Joe DiMaggio Jersey Set for Auction
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Photo of the Day: Joe D and the Streak Starter
When Chicago White Sox pitcher Eddie Smith surrendered a single to Joe DiMaggio on May 15, 1941, even the most ardent DiMaggio fan couldn't have imagined it was the start of one of the most famous records in baseball history. Two months later, "the streak" had become the talk of the nation. Even the news from Europe that hinted of the potential for war couldn't … [Read more...] about Photo of the Day: Joe D and the Streak Starter
Rare Oversized 1951 Yankees Photo Captures Changing of the Guard
One was a 19-year-old kid from Oklahoma. The other was a 36-year-old veteran who was well accustomed to New York City's social scene. Mickey Mantle was just starting his Hall of Fame career. Joe DiMaggio was nearing the end of his. The RMY Auctions Photo of the Day is a rare oversized, original team photo of that 1951 Yankees team that captures the end of one … [Read more...] about Rare Oversized 1951 Yankees Photo Captures Changing of the Guard
Photo of the Day: Rookie DiMaggio Poses for William C. Greene
William C. Greene was a fixture on the New York sports scene decades ago, even if most fans didn’t really know him. A prolific photographer who spent much of his career with the New York World-Telegram, Greene’s work regularly appeared in print. Greene was 36 when he captured this photo of a young Joe DiMaggio, who was just beginning what would be a legendary … [Read more...] about Photo of the Day: Rookie DiMaggio Poses for William C. Greene
Newly Discovered Original Copy of Famous DiMaggio-Mantle Photo Up for Grabs
A newly discovered original copy of one of the most iconic photos in baseball history leads off RMY Auctions’ newly launched December Collectors Auction. The 7x9 photo of Joe DiMaggio in his last season with the Yankees and Mickey Mantle in his first is familiar to baseball fans, having been reproduced countless times. Until recently, only one original copy had been … [Read more...] about Newly Discovered Original Copy of Famous DiMaggio-Mantle Photo Up for Grabs
Pre-War Baseball Card Holiday Gift Ideas for Any Budget
The holidays are here and if you're still looking for some last-minute gift ideas for fellow collectors--or give yourself a well-earned present for a challenging year-- I've got you covered. Just about all of these are easily attainable and while most are inexpensive, we've broken them down by the price ranges you can probably expect to pay. Under $25 1880s Baseball Comics … [Read more...] about Pre-War Baseball Card Holiday Gift Ideas for Any Budget
Athletes Headline the 1945 Leister Autographs Game Set
During World War II, the creation of sports cards was halted dramatically. But several sets were created during wartime, even if some of them weren't technically trading cards distributed inside of packs. The 1945 Leister Autographs game set was one of those -- here's a closer look at this interesting game card set that was issued during World War II. 1945 Leister Autographs … [Read more...] about Athletes Headline the 1945 Leister Autographs Game Set
MJ Shoes, DiMaggio Bat, McDavid Rookie Card Pace Lelands Auction
Interest in sports collectibles knows no generational boundary. When the dust settle early Saturday morning, items from three different eras of sports stood atop the list of biggest sellers in the Lelands Spring Classic Auction. Weeks after the final episode of The Last Dance, Michael Jordan memorabilia is still a force. A pair of game-worn, … [Read more...] about MJ Shoes, DiMaggio Bat, McDavid Rookie Card Pace Lelands Auction
Lelands: Likely World Series Use for 1949 Joe DiMaggio Game-Used Bat
A Joe DiMaggio game-used, autographed bat up for bid in the Lelands Spring Classic Auction has now been identified with probable use in the 1949 World Series. It would be the first DiMaggio photo-matched bat from his playing days to ever be offered in a public auction. Two newly discovered photos, along with previous independent attribution that the bat was used in the 1949 … [Read more...] about Lelands: Likely World Series Use for 1949 Joe DiMaggio Game-Used Bat
Heritage Winter Platinum Tally: $12,985,912
High-end cards joined some game-worn jerseys from iconic players at the top of the results from Heritage Auctions’ Winter Platinum Night sale. The two-night event saw 22 different items sell for more than $100,000 and combined total sales of nearly $13 million. The four top items in the auction were all centered on two New York Yankee greats. A 1941 Play Ball Joe … [Read more...] about Heritage Winter Platinum Tally: $12,985,912